Relational Capability: A Prospective Study at Brazilian Technological-Base Enterprises in Biotech Industry

Joao Marcos Silva de Almeida; Priscila Rezende da Costa; Adriana de Castro Pires; Angélica Pigola

doi:10.26668/businessreview/2022.v7i1.233

Authors

Joao Marcos Silva de Almeida Universidade Nove de Julho, São Paulo http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4276-831X
Priscila Rezende da Costa Universidade Nove de Julho, São Paulo http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7012-0679
Adriana de Castro Pires Universidade Nove de Julho, São Paulo http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4643-386X
Angélica Pigola Universidade Nove de Julho, São Paulo http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7222-5589

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26668/businessreview/2022.v7i1.233

Keywords:

Relational Capabilities, Strategic Alliances, New Products Development, Technology-Based Enterprises, Biotechnology

Abstract

Purpose: R&D activities, as well as its knowledge multidisciplinary fostered contribute to technology-based enterprises (TBE) seek innovation of products in continuous and collaborative ways. Enterprise capability to dealing with diversity, inimitable values, emotional and social links among individuals involved in changing is crucial for P&D succeed. Considering context, we follow to answer research question: How do TBE articulate relational capability to new products development (NPD)?

Design/methodology/approach: Thereunto, a multiple cases study in four TBE is performed into biotech industry.

Findings: Outcomes led to design a descriptive relational capability model associated with NPD which identify interactions and synergies that contribute to deeper knowledge in strategic alliances management in TBE for NPD.

Research, Practical & Social implications: There are clear contributions to advance knowledge through this research in respect of deep analysis of relational capabilities into biotech TBE since they operate in a collaborative R&D system and partnership with outsiders to hunt opportunities, resources, and technologies. So, we have a social phenomenon to understand relational capabilities applied in NPD under a dynamic market influence.

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Author Biographies

Joao Marcos Silva de Almeida, Universidade Nove de Julho, São Paulo

Doctor in Administration from Universidade Nove de Julho - SP, (2021). Master in Administration from Universidade Nove de Julho - SP, (2017), both degrees working in the innovation research line. Main Research Topics: Business-University Cooperation, Dynamic Capabilities, Relational Capabilities and Technological Cooperation. Graduated in Electrical Engineering from the University of Taubaté, (1993) and Degree in Mathematics from the same institution, (1989), MBA in Business Management from Fundação Getúlio Vargas and Post-Graduation in Quality Management from Fundação Escola de Comercio Alvares Penteado. He is a member of the CNPq Research Group entitled Innovation Strategy that brings together the CNPq Project (UNIVERSAL) [422922/2018-8], entitled Multimethod Investigation of the Effect of Innovative Performance on the Economic-Financial Performance of Latin American Companies: a Moderate Relationship by Relational Triggers and Institutional Factors. It is also part of the USP Innovation, Entrepreneurial Management and Competitiveness Research Center (INGTEC/USP), working on the FAPESP Project (2017/25364-6), entitled Mapping of Cooperation Networks and Technological Trends in Biotechnology Patents through the Social Network Analysis. Extensive experience in national and international companies in the New Product Development, Quality, Logistics and Controllership sectors.

Priscila Rezende da Costa, Universidade Nove de Julho, São Paulo

PhD in Business Administration from the University of São Paulo, FEA USP, 2012. Master in Business Administration from the University of São Paulo, FEA RP USP, 2007. Graduated in Business Administration from the Federal University of Lavras, UFLA, 2005. She is currently Director of the Post- graduated in Business Administration from Universidade Nove de Julho, UNINOVE. She is a professor of Master's and Doctoral degrees in Administration, Innovation Line, teaching the following disciplines: Frontiers of Knowledge in Research Methodology; Management and Internationalization of Innovative Entrepreneurship; Special Topics in Innovation; Dissertation Seminars; and Thesis Seminars. She is also a professor of UNINOVE's Undergraduate Program in Administration and works in the technical and academic coordination of the School of Science Program. She was Coordinator of the UNINOVE Graduate Program in Administration, 2010-2014. She is the scientific editor of the International Journal of Innovation (IJI) and Innovation & Management Review (IMR). He is a leader of the CNPq Research Group, entitled Innovation Strategy, and within the group coordinated research projects funded by CNPq: (1) Project CNPq (UNIVERSAL) [422922 / 2018-8], entitled Multi-method Investigation of the Effect of Performance Innovative in the Economic-Financial Performance of Latin American Companies: A Relationship Moderated by Relational Triggers and Institutional Factors and (2) Project n ° 471875 / 2014-7, entitled Generation of Innovations for Sustainable Development: A Study with Technological-Based Enterprises of Emerging Economies (2015-2017). It also participates in the following research groups: Management and Models of Innovation (UNINOVE); Innovation and Sustainability (UNINOVE); Nucleus of Policy and Technological Management of USP (PGT / USP); Innovation in the Digital Age (UFABC); (INGTEC / USP), working on the FAPESP Project (2017 / 25364-6) entitled "Mapping Cooperation Networks and Technological Trends in Biotechnology Patents through the Social networks. He has experience in the Administration area and his main research topics are: company-university cooperation, dynamic capacities, relational capacity, absorptive capacity and internationalization of innovation.

Adriana de Castro Pires, Universidade Nove de Julho, São Paulo

Master Postgraduate through the Program in Administration of the University Nove Julho; Post Graduate Lato Sensu in International Business, by Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie - (2008); Graduated in Business Administration, Centro Universitário Ibero Americano - (2000). Area of &#8203;&#8203;interest: Entrepreneurship and Small Organizations, Human and Organizational Resources, Isomorphism.

Angélica Pigola, Universidade Nove de Julho, São Paulo

Student at Universidade Nove de Julho - Master's Degree in Business Administration (2020), Post-Graduation in Marketing Administration at Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado FAAP (2001) and Graduation in Business Administration (40505) at Universidade Paulista UNIP (1995). 26 years of experience in the Administration area, with an emphasis on Human Resources Administration working with HR Planning and Strategy, Change Management and HR Transformation, Compensation and Benefits, Payroll and Taxes, Labor Negotiations, Employee Relations, Training and Development and Recruitment. Development of HR policies, maps of processes and procedures for Operational Services, Compensation and Benefits for Brazil and Latin America: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Peru and Mexico. Union Negotiations, Management of Positions and Salaries, Benefits, Profit and Results Sharing Programs, Development of Strategic Compensation and Union Management were part of projects carried out. Realization of Recovery and Emergency Plans, Resilience Solutions for Human Resources in Case of Disasters. Support companies in mergers and acquisitions working on change management, supporting regulatory aspects for HR perspectives. Support for the implementation of Global Shared Service - implementation of HRIS, HR Self-Service Portal, Social Program and HR Operations and Solutions. Strong performance in the preparation of processes against payroll fraud and Cyber-attack against HR technologies. Implementation and development of Competency Management and performance assessment tools with electronic approvals for the provision of HR services. E-learning projects, Corporate University, Executive Development Management Program and Succession Plan.

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